| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $246.61 | 4.393% | $257.4436 | $257.44 | $257.45 | $257.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $44.37 | 10.866% | $49.1912 | $49.19 | $49.20 | $49.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $213.31 | 8.564% | $231.5779 | $231.58 | $231.60 | $231.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.71 | 12.684% | $200.2507 | $200.25 | $200.25 | $200.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $124.85 | 11.721% | $139.4837 | $139.48 | $139.50 | $139.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.93 | 9.506% | $266.0229 | $266.02 | $266.00 | $266.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $111.77 | 7.735% | $120.4154 | $120.42 | $120.40 | $120.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,161.55 | $1,264.3854 | $1,264.38 | $1,264.40 | $1,264.40 | |